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Fall River man killed in Brockton stabbing, suspect arrested, DA says
"The investigation is active and ongoing, but preliminarily, this does not appear to be a random act of violence,” District Attorney Timothy Cruz said. A Fall River man was stabbed to death in a Brockton park on Saturday night, authorities said. The suspect was caught and placed under arrest,...
Karen Read retrial date could be decided Monday, after defense calls for two charges to be dropped
Since the mistrial, Read’s lawyer have tried to get two of three charges dismissed, including a murder charge, claiming the deadlocked jury unanimously reached a "not guilty" on those charges. ’s second trial will likely receive an official start date at a status conference scheduled for Monday as the...
Netflix announces three-part documentary about Karen Read saga
The untitled series does not have a release date yet. Netflix will release a three-part documentary limited series about the. saga, the streaming giant announced on Friday. The series will follow the events leading up to Boston police officer John O’Keefe’s death, Netflix said. The yet-untitled series does not yet have a release date.
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu signs bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has signed a bill that would ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that align with their gender identity, adding the state to nearly half in the nation that adopted similar measures. The bill passed by the...
Worcester police arrest more than 50 people at alleged illegal car show, police say
Worcester's Interim Police Chief said these gatherings "will not be tolerated." The Worcester Police Department arrested 53 people after an illegal car show gathering on Friday, the department said. One minor was arrested, they said in a statement. “These types of dangerous gatherings put innocent members of our community at...
Attleboro man drowns in Rutland jet ski incident, authorities say
Authorities recovered the body in Turkey Hill Pond on Saturday. A 46-year-old Attleboro man died in a jet ski incident in Rutland on Saturday, Rutland police said. The Rutland Police Department and Rutland Fire Department were dispatched to Turkey Hill Pond around 4:30 p.m. after reports of a jet ski overturned in the water, police said in a statement. Witnesses reported the jet ski’s operator was “in depressed” before going missing underwater, according to police.
Mass. Democrats weigh in after Biden drops out of race. Who will endorse Harris?
Warren, Pressley, and Campbell all put their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday evening. Leading Democrats from Massachusetts are thanking President Joe Biden after he announced Sunday he will drop out of the presidential race, with some turning their sights to Vice President Kamala Harris as his presumptive replacement.
As training camp opens, what are the odds that Drake Maye will be the Patriots’ starting QB?
Maye and Jacoby Brissett are set to battle for the Patriots' starting quarterback job. Drake Maye’s possible push to become the Patriots’ starting quarterback could begin as early as Wednesday, when the team has their first training camp practice. But the odds say it’s unlikely to happen before the regular season begins.
President Biden announces he is dropping out of presidential race
"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," Biden said in a statement posted to X. President Joe Biden will withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, he announced on Sunday. In a statement posted on X, Biden said serving as president has been “the...
Joe Biden ends his 2024 presidential bid
Biden announced he's dropping out of the race on Sunday. President Joe Biden is ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate against Republican Donald Trump inflamed doubts about his fitness to serve another four years. The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step aside...
Photos: This year’s Revere sand sculptures as impressive as ever
Visitors can enjoy not only the stately sculptures but also over 75 food vendors, amusement rides, and exhibitors. For the 20th year, patrons of the arts or anyone just looking for a fun way to spend an evening can appreciate fine sculptures made of a nontraditional medium — sand.
Celtics, Sam Hauser reportedly agree to 4-year extension
Hauser will reportedly receive $45 million through the duration of the deal. The Celtics have ensured that another key member of their 2024 title run will be in Boston for the foreseeable future. Sam Hauser and the Celtics have agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension, The Boston Globe‘s Adam...
Red Sox have reportedly had trade discussions with Cubs about standout starting pitcher
Boston is reportedly showing interest in Jameson Taillon. Craig Breslow might have his eyes set on a pitcher he helped his former employer acquire ahead of the trade deadline. The Red Sox are one of multiple teams who’ve had discussions with the Cubs about acquiring Jameson Taillon, USA Today‘s Bob Nightengale reported Sunday.
Fatal shooting under investigation in Lowell
Police said the victims were a 43-year-old Lowell man, a 34-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman. Lowell police are investigating a shooting that killed one man and injured another man and woman, according to a statement from the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. Police responded to reports of a shooting...
Mass. is finally back to its pre-pandemic job level
Although the United States overall has been able to recover from COVID-19 related job loses, Massachusetts has been slow on the uptake. Massachusetts is back to pre-pandemic numbers when it comes to the workforce. About 19,000 jobs were added in June, according to the U.S. Labor Department. Now with an...
‘Too bad I sent him a good bottle of wine’: Red Sox tip their caps to Kiké Hernández on his big day in loss to Dodgers
Hernández celebrated 10 years of service in MLB on Saturday before hitting two game-tying hits. Saturday was a special day for Kiké Hernández for more reasons than one. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, they were on the wrong side of it. The Dodgers utilityman celebrated 10 years...
Aly Raisman has been hospitalized twice for paralysis, stroke-like symptoms, she says
"I was tested for a stroke because I literally couldn't move my body. It was so scary." Aly Raisman opened up about her private health issues in a recent podcast interview. The Olympian was a guest on a recent episode of the interview-style podcast “Call Her Daddy,” where she divulged she’d been hospitalized twice for “stroke like symptoms” in recent years.
BPDA board signs off on White Stadium renovation as lawsuit moves forward
The nearly 80-year-old stadium is on track to get a $100 million overhaul despite a lawsuit filed by concerned citizens and an environmental nonprofit. Plans for a $100 million expansion and renovation of White Stadium in Franklin Park took several steps forward Thursday following unanimous approval by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), The Boston Globe reported.
Alex Cora undecided on what Vaughn Grissom’s role will be with Red Sox when he returns from rehab assignment
“The most important thing here, for the player, is to separate what’s going on here and what we need to do with him.”. When the Red Sox traded Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves for Vaughn Grissom straight up back in December, they likely anticipated him being their starting second baseman in 2024.
Watch: Joe Castiglione receives 2024 Ford C. Frick Award at National Baseball Hall of Fame
“This honor caps the many blessings I’ve had, and the catchphrase fits so well: ‘Can you believe it!’”. Joe Castiglione was honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York Saturday. The longtime radio voice of the Red Sox received the 2024 Ford C....
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